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CHRISTOPHER MUTHER -- Season's Groanings! We asked Globe readers for their least favorite holiday songs. We got an earful. -- Readers pa rum pum pum pummeled "The Little Drummer Boy."

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Our current 'Hamlet' moment is merely one of many bows for the melancholy Dane - Between Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley's "Hamnet" and Riz Ahmed's upcoming modern take, it's another big moment for the Shakespeare tragedy.

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Your Week Ahead -- Listen to 'A Christmas Carol' reading, go on a singles' stroll, or attend a Menorah lighting -- Five things to do around Boston, Dec. 15-21.

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Holiday Arts Guide - Things to do this holiday season: 64 events, concerts, festivals, family-friendly activities, markets, and more - From strolling through Snowport to riding the Polar Express, here are dozens of fun things to do in Boston this holiday season.

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Do you hear what I hear? AI tunes might be taking over holiday playlists

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From 'Bad Santa' to 'Star Wars Holiday Special,' holiday streaming options

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Read more stories from our Holiday Arts Guide

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Conan O'Brien (jokingly) says Jason Bateman killed his parents — and will strike again -- Sometimes gallows humor is the best medicine.

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BOOKS - What is your book club reading in 2026? In a time of growing anxiety about reading and literacy, book clubs are going strong. But how do you choose the right title for your club?

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Al Roker's latest TV venture teaches kids 'whatever the weather, we're in it together' -- The Globe talks with the 'Today' show weather anchor about the inspiration behind his new show and sharing an appreciation of the 'awe and wonder of weather around us.'

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At a time of masked agents and brutal attacks, a massive painting of ominous Klan figures at Mass MoCA - The 30-foot painting is part of "Just a Dream...", an exhibition of work by the artist Vincent Valdez, whose career is steeped in racial politics.

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Watch Party -- 'Wake Up Dead Man,' 'F1 The Movie,' plus more new films and TV shows to stream this weekend -- From Netflix's new "Knives Out" sequel to Apple's Brad Pitt-starring racing drama, here's what's new to stream this weekend.

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Netflix's new Sean 'Diddy' Combs documentary revisits Biggie, Tupac murders -- Netflix released its new four-part docuseries Tuesday, offering an intense look at the disgraced music mogul's life, career, and litany of legal troubles.

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'Come See Me in the Good Light': New documentary chronicles 'rock star' poet Andrea Gibson's cancer journey -- The documentary explores the late Maine native's life after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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Mothers and daughters, China and Massachusetts, in Janice Page's memoir, 'Year of the Water Horse'

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Before murder case, Brian Walshe was accused of draining his father's bank accounts, making off with more than $500,000

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Romance novel reader seeks 'book boyfriend' IRL

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When everything is going awry, Juliana Hatfield still believes 'Lightning Might Strike'

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Raul Malo, frontman of the Mavericks, dies at 60

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10 GREAT PERFORMANCES TO RAVE ABOUT IN 2025

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From Patti Smith's latest memoir, tender snapshots of gratitude, spread across eight decades

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This year, Boston Ballet's Nutcracker has a new face ... make that two new faces

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'The End of an Era': Four takeaways from Taylor Swift's new docuseries

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Skip the chaos and crowds with unique holiday markets are worth the detour

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'Ted,' Seth MacFarlane's Framingham-set prequel series, announces season 2 release date

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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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Adult Swim's 'Smalls' programming offers compelling short-form animation, and a new show from a Boston animator

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'Ella McCay' lacks terms of endearment

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In new film 'Ella McCay,' Emma Mackey stars as R.I. State House gets a closeup

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The past isn't dead in 'The Secret Agent'

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The Boston Music Awards swapped its reggae/ska category for one honoring Afro/Caribbean artists. Here's why it matters.

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Reality Winner's life takes the stage in Apollinaire Theatre's 'Is This a Room'

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Watch: New Boston-set movie 'The Drama,' starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, releases first teaser

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